Are you hosting for the holidays this year or traveling to visit a relative? Make sure you have any necessary ingredients or liquor ready now – most stores in Rhode Island close on Christmas Day. But even with the best-laid plans, an unexpected need can arise at the last minute.

In Rhode Island, many stores are not allowed to open on Christmas due to state law. Some businesses, such as gas stations, florists and pharmacies, are allowed to operate on restricted holidays.

But even if a shop is allowed to open on Christmas Day, it may remain closed on that day. Therefore, it is important to check a store’s holiday opening hours. Here’s what locations around Rhode Island will be open on December 25th.

Are grocery stores open on Christmas Day in Rhode Island?

Be sure to check your pantries now because you won’t have to go to the supermarket on Christmas Day to buy missing ingredients.

According to state law, grocery stores cannot be open on Christmas Day. Whether it’s Market Basket, Whole Foods, Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, Stop & Shop, or Trader Joe’s, your regular grocery store won’t be open, so you’ll have to go to a supermarket instead.

Are liquor stores open on Christmas Day in Rhode Island?

No, you have to stock up on Christmas Eve. State law requires liquor stores to close on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. A 2021 law allowed liquor stores to be open on New Year’s Day.

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Are gas stations and grocery stores open on Christmas Day in Rhode Island?

Yes, gas stations and convenience stores are among the few businesses allowed to be open on Christmas.

Hours vary by location, but the following stores are expected to be open on Christmas:

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Are pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens open on Christmas Day?

Pharmacies, like convenience stores, can open on Christmas Day.

Some CVS locations may be closed. Be sure to check the opening times of your local store.

Walgreens will be open on Christmas, the company said.

Will Dunkin, Starbucks be open on Christmas Day in Rhode Island?

Coffee drinkers who want a morning cup of joe before opening presents can head to Dunkin’ or Starbucks on Christmas Day – they’re allowed to open in Rhode Island.

However, many locations may be closed anyway or have shorter opening hours. Please find out more about the respective locations.

Can restaurants open on Christmas in Rhode Island?

Restaurants are allowed to open on Christmas, but many choose to close to give employees the day off.

This article originally appeared in the Providence Journal: What’s open and closed for Christmas in Rhode Island? See list